Who Are We, And What Do We Do?
Based The Common Word Initiative, World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed to the UN
UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010 by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just under a month
later, on October 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted.
World Interfaith Harmony Week seeks to bring together all people of good will, regardless of faith, to
learn about each other and find ways to work together on common agendas.
Our Toronto Steering Committee held its inaugural meeting at the offices of the Catholic Diocese of
Toronto on October 21 2012, Our first events were organized for World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013
Our third year program was internationally recognized which is a testament to the vibrant interfaith
community in the Greater Toronto Area. We are grateful for their continued support and participation.
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We are committed to creating a world characterized by peace, social justice and a sustainable environment
by cooperating with efforts around the world to bring about interfaith cooperation and intercultural dialogue.
Mission
To create and widen awareness of World InterfaithHarmony Week within the GTA,
and to help plan, conceptualize, facilitate and co ordinate its events.
Values
We respect all faiths and beliefs and peoples of goodwill, and believe there is great value
in knowing each other and working together.
John B Voorpostel, CPA, CA, CMB
Chair and Steering Committee Founder
Rev Michelle Singh
Interfaith Minister
Vice Chair
Yasmin Ratansi L M.P.
Member of Parliament for Don Valley East
Steering Committee Founding Member
Pastor Tuula van Gaasbeek
St Philips Lutheran Church
Steering Committee Founding Member
Tim Hackborn
Metropolitan United Church
Sid Ikeda
Japanese Cultural Centre
Khadijah Kanji
Noor Cultural Centre
Jackie Kovacks
Intercultural Dialogue Institute
Pandit Suraj Persad
University of Toronto
Zahid Rafique
Islamic Supreme Council of Canada
Daniel Schild
Darchei Noam Synagogue
Past Members Gratefully Acknowledged
Paul McKenna 2012-2016
Scarboro Missions
Steering Committee Founding Member
Father Damien McPherson 2012-2014
Catholic Diocese of Toronto
Steering Committee Founding Member
Leslie Mezei 2012-2013
Video Of Canadian
House of Commons Recognition
In 2015, We Were Internationally Recognized For Our Program
Our Formal Recognition Was Accompanied By a Cash Prize In The Amount Of $5000 US
We Continue To Share That Prize By Providing Financial Aid To Event Hosts
In 2016, We Were Formally Recognized By Canada's House of Commons For Our Efforts
In 2016, Our Petition To Canadian Parliament To Officially Recognize
The UN Declaration In Canada Was Officially Read Into Hansard
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